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J518 LCT

1991 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,409 mi
Last recorded125,409 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2008
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Brava112,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ518 LCT
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2008 125,409 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

has some cracks in windscreen but not in swept area

slight corrosion some brake pipes

slight corrosion various parts of underbody and components and chassis

slight inbalance on front brakes

Pass 21 Nov 2007 121,736 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 121,711 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 121,675 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 120,614 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Brava?

Based on 90,327 MOT tests across 11,915 vehicles.

64.8%
Pass Rate
5,344
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
11,915
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,298
fog lamp not working 4,179
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,702
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 3,699
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,527
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J518 LCT is a 1991 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1991 Vauxhall Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.0% with a typical mileage of 112,924 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Brava fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 8,298 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J518 LCT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Brava typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 35 years old, this Vauxhall Brava is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J518 LCT registered?

J518 LCT is a 1991 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 13 September 1991.

Is J518 LCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J518 LCT shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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